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The company stated that its expanding 17.7 GW portfolio includes operational, under-construction, and planned renewable-energy projects across multiple Indian states.
The export consignment was undertaken by Assam-based APEDA-registered exporter Salt Range Foods Private Limited. Officials said the honey was processed and packed at the company’s facility in Guwahati before being dispatched for the US market. The initiative is being viewed as a significant breakthrough for Assam’s beekeeping sector and the government’s broader efforts to integrate local agricultural products into global value chains.
The industry body’s assessment was based on an analysis of nearly 1,200 companies from the CMIE Prowess database. The data showed that manufacturing led the private capex recovery, accounting for around ₹3.8 lakh crore, nearly half of total private investment. Metals, automobiles and chemicals were among the major sectors driving the manufacturing-led expansion.
On the nominal side, SBI expects India’s nominal GDP growth to be around 12.2 percent in Q4 FY26. For FY27, nominal GDP growth is estimated at about 11 percent, based on an assumed deflator of nearly 4.5 percent. These numbers suggest that India’s growth story is not only being driven by real activity but also by relatively firm nominal expansion.
India’s broader energy mix is also undergoing a visible transformation. The country’s non-fossil fuel capacity has crossed 50 percent of total installed power capacity, reaching 262.7 gigawatts. Solar and wind power have contributed the largest share of recent capacity additions, reinforcing India’s position as one of the fastest-growing clean energy markets in the world.
The four codes are the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. The government had already made the four codes effective from November 21, 2025, rationalising 29 existing central labour laws into a simplified framework. The latest publication of rules now completes the operational framework needed for implementation.
The demand story is changing because electricity is no longer being pulled only by households and traditional industry. New demand centres are emerging from data centres, electric mobility, cooling systems, agriculture pumps, electronics manufacturing, industrial corridors and policy-backed manufacturing sectors. These areas require not only more electricity, but also more reliable electricity across different times of the day.
The mega-project includes not just a deep-water transshipment port, but also a dual-use international airport, township infrastructure, power generation systems, tourism infrastructure, and strategic military-support facilities. Estimates place the overall project value between ₹72,000 crore and ₹90,000 crore depending on different phases and revised projections.
The Gurugram Business Experience Studio, or BES, is built as a live demonstration centre where companies can experience industry-specific digital solutions rather than merely view standalone products. The facility focuses on sectors such as retail, banking and financial services, healthcare, education and hospitality, where businesses are increasingly looking for AI-driven tools to improve productivity, customer engagement, operational efficiency and secure digital interaction.
During the event, the Union Government will hand over approvals under PMGSY-IV for 973 rural roads covering a total length of 2,117 kilometres in Madhya Pradesh. These projects are expected to benefit 987 habitations across the state. In addition, more than 384 kilometres of road projects under the PM-JANMAN initiative will also receive approval, directly benefiting 168 backward habitations.
